Join me and my friend Kim Mutaw on Saturday, October 10th at the Fisherman’s Spot fly shop in Van Nuys, CA, starting around noon. We will tie up some of Bob’s most innovative fly patterns, and I will have a small presentation on Bob Popovics, who was a personal friend and mentor. I will share some unseen video footage and great stories. Hope to see some new faces out there –Al Q
I will try to do some fun how-tos, fly-tying, and fishing techniques that will help many anglers up their game. Just started this YouTube channel, so please subscribe and let me know what you would like to see? This is all new to me, so please be understanding and patient as we embark on this video journey together. -Al Q
A fun evening last night at the Long Beach Casting Club with many members coming out to learn more about our local corbina fishery. I did a casting demo, a fly-tying demo, a furling-a-leader demo, and a 45-minute slideshow. Many great questions, and good information was distributed. I think we got them fired up to give this local fishery a try. Like I said, learning to fly fish for corbina or local carp will humble you and will make you a better overall fly fisher. Period! Put in the time; failure is just another word for learning. The more time you spend on the water or the beach the better you will understand how to approach these fish. It’s the best game in town, this time of the year. Great tides next week, get out there! -Al Q
I’ll be speaking and doing a few demos next month with my friends from The Long Beach Casting Club in Long Beach.
Should look something like this:
Casting Demonstration 5:00 – 5:30pm
Leader setup 5:30-6:00 pm
Fly Tying (Holy Moley) 6:00 – 6:30pm
Corbina Presentation: 7pm
Hope to see some new and old faces. I will also have some books and Corbina patrol decals for sale.
Tight lines, but not too tight!
– Al Q
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing is honored to present the Bob Popovics Memorial Online Auction, featuring a remarkable donation from the Popovics family that includes Bob’s personal collection of engraved saltwater reels and hand-tied flies, along with nearly 50 stock saltwater rod-and-reel outfits that will be distributed to chapters supporting current and future saltwater fly-fishing programs for Veterans. A proud United States Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam, Bob found lasting solace and renewed purpose in fly tying upon returning home, a passion closely aligned with Project Healing Waters’ mission. To heal America’s Veterans through the therapeutic art of fly fishing. Bob’s family’s generous contribution supports a community dedicated to fostering restoration, resilience, community, and lasting connections in the journey toward healing.
BOB POPOVIC’S ONLINE AUCTION: Click Here!
BEGINS: Monday, May 11th at 10am EST ENDS: Saturday, May 16th at 10pm EST
Click on the QR code to link to the auction!
This is beyond a tragedy for Bob’s family and all of the saltwater fly fishing community. A slap on the wrist!
READ HERE!
One Trip, Two Anglers, Three Legendary Guides. Please join some of my good friends on the East Coast for a great time on the water and support a good cause.
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The original “Beast Fleye” hat designed by Al Quattrocchi is back by popular demand. Proceeds from each hat ($5.00) will go towards “The Bob Popovics Memorial Scholarship Foundation” to benefit students pursuing a career in environmental science, hospitality, or agriculture. This hat is 100% cotton, constructed from brushed denim, and has an adjustable brass fixture for universal sizing. It is a limited edition (only 12 hats for sale) Wear it proudly, knowing you will support a great cause in BobPop’s name. (Fly in photo was tied by Scott Stryker, and is NOT INCLUDED)
ONLY 15 HATS ARE AVAILABLE!!!
For all other donations, please send to:
The Bob Popovics Memorial Scholarship Foundation
414 Barramore Avenue.
Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey 08734
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